An amazing horse riding barn that has been around for many years and is owned and run by an amazing…read morefamily. Everyone is extremely nice and helps you in anyway you need! The trainers are amazing, have a ton of knowledge and know exactly what they're talking about! They train everyone from beginning levels to as far as you want to go! The barn is very nice and the people who work there really keep it looking nice! I absolutely love this barn and would recommend taking lessons and boarding your horse at Winsome Farms!

From the owner: A premier hunter/jumper boarding, lesson, training and competition facility. We have been at out…read morelocation for 30 years and our staff has been with us over 20 years.

Very relaxing, very chill location to ride horses. Most of them are retired so don't expect to be…read morerunning them, they're there for a permanent vacation. They're all well behaved and socialized. The gals who I went with were pretty cool and we bonded over our hour and a half ride. Will definitely be back with a larger group.

Had the worst experience at this stable. I had called earlier in week to see about cancelations for…read moresnow and the said they would email. No email received so I took my granddaughter and they didn't start on time and didn't do anything but walk the horses and then cancelled early They said it was too cold to do any of the regular lesson activities. Definitely a bad place to learn for young kids

Just came today for a trail ride and I gotta say I loved the experience and learning lessons 10/10…read morethank you sm!

AMAZING experience! I was beyond nervous to ride a horse, especially on top of mountains lol but…read moreI'm so happy I went for it. This was my first time in Colorado and this was my favorite experience out of the entire trip! It's such a beautiful way to see the Rocky Mountains. Everyone who works there is knowledgeable and will make you feel at ease throughout the ride. I did the three hour and I highly recommend it but be aware your legs and booty will be hurting for a couple of days haha!! Still worth it! When I visit Colorado again, I will 100% be booking a ride here.

I flew out to Colorado to get my best friend back on a horse. The road to get up to the stables was…read morelong, narrow, and a bit scary, however it is worth it! We were greeted by a very nice lady and our group was small with only 4 guests. The trail was lovely. We got to see so many beautiful sights. The ranch itself is cute and perfect for photos. The cantina also had the best brisket Mac and cheese I've ever had in my life. It was so tender and flavorful. The Alabama white sauce and hot bbq sauce were a perfect addition!

Had such a great time and our guide was very friendly and informative of the lands history. The…read morehorses were so well behaved and didn't need much guidance. We will definitely be back soon for a longer ride!

Amazing experience. Our guide Jay Jay was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We booked the…read more4:15 tour and the ride was so beautiful at that time. Our horses (Gunner & Clint) were both wonderful and well behaved. We'll be back soon! And a big shout out to Jay Jay for taking great pictures of us riding. Thank you

This place is great very beautiful horses and the wrangler that took us on our ride was friendly…read moreand talked to us throughout the trail the horses were great with our 5 year old and the views were perfect!

Absolutely amazing experience, you can tell they take really great care of the stables. Matthew was…read morea great guide, very funny and sweet. He even made sure to get pictures of our group for us. We only did the 1-hour so we're definitely going to go back to do the 2-hour next time!

Academy Riding Stables gave us an unforgettable experience! Matthew was our tour guide and he was…read morefantastic--friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and confident on their horses. Speaking of the horses, they were the perfect temperament: calm, gentle, and clearly very well cared for. The ride itself was absolutely stunning. Thanks to the fresh snow, the whole landscape looked magical, especially Garden of the Gods covered in a beautiful blanket of white. It was definitely chilly, but we were so grateful they didn't make us cancel--getting to see everything in fresh powder made the experience even more special. If you're looking for a scenic, peaceful, and well-run riding experience, this is the place. We'll be talking about this ride for a long time!

Felt like a genuine cowboy experience! Jen, Faith, Grace, Ineka, Sam, and Marshall are so kind &…read moreinformative! I love them! Yeehaw! Sometimes I'm hesitant to do this sort of guided experience because I don't want to feel like I'm being led by someone who's just marching through the motions. This was NOT the case here! Super smart and friendly wranglers, well behaved and responsive horses, beautiful scenery. Very peaceful! To top it off, they have a coffee cart at the barn, and it is a gorgeous drive to the ranch!

Took my family horse back riding here and on our recent vacation and it was awesome! The staff were…read moreso nice, very helpful, and gave us a great experience - the views on the trail are incredible! Highly recommend!

It's a bit weird when you call- you think it is an AI or computer as the person is so automated…read more They ask for your phone number and email address right away even though you may have just a simple question. However, after that weird interaction, everything else was very pleasant. People get back to you right away and answer all your questions. Rocco is very helpful on site. The place is immaculate, even the driveway into the ranch. The buildings are very well maintained and clearly marked. The scenery is gorgeous, and the horses look very well taken care of.

Wonderful week long get away. Peaceful with great horseback…read moreriding, evening fire pit was perfect! Not crowded with people. Beautiful surroundings and views. Staff went out of their way to accommodate all of our needs. Highly recommend this place. We will be back.

Loved the 2 hour ride they offer! Couldn't have been happier with our experience, I thought of…read moredoing something special for my girlfriend so we ended up coming here for her birthday and we felt very welcome and happy to be there. Ride was very fun! They allow trotting with the horses so that's excited as well. Would highly recommend for beginners and people that have been riding for a while.

Emily has such a beautiful place full of heart and soul! I went in as a beginner but I grew up…read moreriding horses and she was so patient with hearing what I was comfortable with. The trail is scenic and so peaceful. The wrangles are tough young women that are so confident and knowledgeable. I couldn't imagine a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

One of the best overnight stabling facilities I've had the pleasure of utilizing…read more Owners responded quickly to initial email and follow up email and text communications. They met me on arrival and showed us the layout. We were given clean 10x30 covered runs with sanitized buckets and feeders, and a wheelbarrow to clean out our trailer. Timothy hay was available for $14/bale (July 2024). There are 4 pens in this group, which is separated from surrounding pens and paddocks. My horses tend to be picky but drank the water at WZ readily. There are two slots for trailer parking with electric but no water or septic hookup. Another hookup is available across the property. There was another patron parked there, and the separation allowed us both maximum privacy and biosecurity. The only negative element is about a mile of washboard gravel road leading into the property, which is not WZ Ranch's fault. The drive and little-used gravel road made a nice safe place for us to walk our dogs. We were coming off a long 20 hour haul, and really appreciated the quiet and beautiful location for a nice long rest before we hit the road again. We will definitely use WZ again!

I have stayed at WZ enough times that I feel like family when I pull in. Tom and Phyllis are…read moreamazing caretakers, of both horses and the people who are hauling them in. I schedule my equine clinics around how close they are to WZ Ranch. I'd not even consider anywhere else!